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WEBLEY, Stephen (2023) From UFO to UAP the Ontology of Belief Structures - Why Change Now? In: Paranormal Ruptures: Critical Approaches to Exceptional Experiences. Beyond The Fray Publishing, pp. 140-157. ISBN 978-1954528734

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This chapter examines the ontology of belief structures in popular culture surrounding the UFO phenomena. It uses the lens of psychoanalysis and philosophy of play and ludology to examine the symbolic shift from UFO to designating the phenomena as UAP. The chapter concludes that the cultural impact is acutely ludic in nature whether real or unreal the phenomena has a deep and uncanny cultural impact.

Item Type: Book Chapter, Section or Conference Proceeding
Faculty: School of Digital, Technologies and Arts > Games Design, Production and Programming
Depositing User: Stephen WEBLEY
Date Deposited: 20 Oct 2025 13:20
Last Modified: 21 Oct 2025 04:30
URI: https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/9290

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